2019-10-15 US Officials: Twin Births Drop to Lowest Level in 10 Years
United States health officials say the number of twin births nationwide has dropped to their lowest level in 10 years.…
2019-10-08 Air Pollution May Affect Every Organ, Cell in the Body
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Taking a long, deep breath is good for both…
2019-10-03 Britain Supports E-Cigarettes, US Considers Ban
The United States and Britain have very different views on e-cigarettes. American public health officials are warning of the dangers…
2019-10-02 How Risky Is Eating Red Meat?
Many studies have tied red meat food to cancer and heart disease. But are the risks big enough to stop…
2019-10-01 Health Experts Warn Disease Could Kill Millions in 36 Hours
Health experts are warning the world to prepare for a major pandemic. But the experts say they just do not…
2019-09-27 Health Workers Aim to Save Lives of Mothers, Babies with Smartphone Data
A new project in India and Uganda is aimed at helping health workers save the lives of mothers and babies…
2019-09-24 Beekeeping May Reduce Stress and Depression
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Bees are major pollinators of fruits, vegetables and nuts.…
2019-09-22 Combination Pill Tested in US for Better Health Results
A low-cost, daily pill that combines four drugs has been tested for the first time in the United States to…
2019-09-20 India Bans Electronic Cigarettes
India has banned the sale of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes. The ban is the latest and possibly biggest move against…
2019-09-17 Cancer Is the Leading Cause of Death in Wealthy Countries
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Cancer is now the leading cause of death in…
2019-09-10 US Health Officials Urge People to Stop Using E-cigarettes
United States health officials are urging people to stop using electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigarettes. The call to action came…
2019-09-10 Ebola Survivors Face Kidney Problems and Increased Risk of Early Death
Survivors of Ebola virus disease have a higher than normal risk of dying within a year of leaving the hospital,…
2019-09-03 Should You Exercise While Sick?
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Exercise helps to keep us in good health. Doctors…
2019-09-03 Doctors: Give Babies Crushed Peanuts to Reduce Allergy Risk
Doctors are advising parents to feed babies peanut products before their first birthday to reduce the child’s risk of developing…
2019-09-02 Eating More Plant Protein May Help You Live Longer
People who eat more plant-based protein may live longer than those who get more protein from meat, a Japanese study…